The continued concern about Covid, playing in front of empty stadia and the most hectic schedule of matches fans can remember are a combination of issues never experienced before.
Big squads and luck with injuries are going to be key as will business done in the January transfer window, with the squad salary cap another unique problem for League One clubs.
The Peterborough Telegraph has assessed the state of play of the clubs in the top half of the table, but don’t rule out Blackpool who are currently 13th, but looked a top side when they won at Posh in November. The Seasiders were the only team to win a League One match at London Road in 2020.
Lincoln City, Saturday’s (January 9) Posh opponents, have established a gap at the top, but there are just nine points between second placed Hull City and Oxford United who are 12th.
Posh co-owner Dr Jason Neale remains confident his club will previal. He said in response to a PT request for League One promotion tips: ‘Same as on day one. Three from PUFC, Pompey, Hull and Ipswich. With a frequent League One manager of the month, a deep squad, the emergence of 4 Academy players and the return of Ricky-Jade Jones, the fastest forward in football, I think Posh can do it.”
The PT also make their own predictions here...
The Peterborough Telegraph has assessed the state of play of the clubs in the top half of the table, but don’t rule out Blackpool who are currently 13th, but looked a top side when they won at Posh in November. The Seasiders were the only team to win a League One match at London Road in 2020.